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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-21-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 909
Posted By cdrptrks
This is incorrect. I have tried it myself in my...

This is incorrect. I have tried it myself in my driveway and closely watched a tech try it on an alignment rack. Yes there's some adjustment range without disengaging the splines but it can...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-21-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 909
Posted By cdrptrks
As I mentioned previously, first I tried higher...

As I mentioned previously, first I tried higher pressure than recommended on the door sticker and corded the inside front edges prematurely while on a long highway trip at -2.8 front camber with 0...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-21-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 909
Posted By cdrptrks
That makes sense if the tire has 0 camber but...

That makes sense if the tire has 0 camber but with significant negative front camber I believe more pressure reduces the overall contact patch by lifting the outside half of the tire away from the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-19-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2,310
Views: 380,708
Posted By cdrptrks
Here's the Google Sheet I made in Excel. You're...

Here's the Google Sheet I made in Excel. You're welcome to make your own copy to update or use this one or I can send you the Excel file to import into your own Google Sheet. I think the link below...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-19-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2,310
Views: 380,708
Posted By cdrptrks
I spent some time working on an Excel...

I spent some time working on an Excel spreadsheet. I'll try to finish it later today and convert it to a Google Sheet (assuming that is possible...not sure). I don't think it will be practical for...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-16-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 909
Posted By cdrptrks
I tried this to stretch tire life on the stock...

I tried this to stretch tire life on the stock SC3 tires that already had worn front inside edges and they corded in 500 miles of highway driving (with -2.8° front camber and 0° front toe). I could...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By cdrptrks
Manufacturers will probably recommend using...

Manufacturers will probably recommend using garnet paper or a ball hone drill attachment on the rotors to remove the old pad transfer layer if you switch from a track pad to a street pad (unless...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By cdrptrks
If you wear them evenly. Personally I usually...

If you wear them evenly. Personally I usually cord the inside front edges first even with thousands of street miles mixed in with my track miles.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By cdrptrks
I braked close to as late as possible from...

I braked close to as late as possible from 140+mph 3 times in 2:30 at Road America (https://youtu.be/RtQGMYXhc38) (plus other smaller braking zones) on stock pads and stock tires without issues but...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By cdrptrks
I have been using stock SS 1LE pads with stock...

I have been using stock SS 1LE pads with stock tires for 5 years and finally just tried a race pad for the first time recently. Stock pads are great for track use on every track I've visited but...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By cdrptrks
Maybe in the past, but not anymore. In Texas...

Maybe in the past, but not anymore. In Texas most normal car insurance policies now exclude any driving on a racing surface or something worded similarly and HPDEs fall under that. If you ask your...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 03-04-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,590
Posted By cdrptrks
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-29-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,887
Posted By cdrptrks
The dealership that did my engine warranty...

The dealership that did my engine warranty repairs said they did everything with the engine remaining in the car including a new head and replacing the oil pump (presumably just to update to the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-27-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 909
Posted By cdrptrks
Loosen the nuts. The splines prevent you from...

Loosen the nuts. The splines prevent you from loosening the bolts. Agreed the key is to disengage the splines then push the top of the front wheels/tires to get more negative camber.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-15-2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,789
Posted By cdrptrks
My buddy let me drive his SS 1LE on track with...

My buddy let me drive his SS 1LE on track with the mods below and it was capable of going about 1.5 seconds faster per lap than my personal best in my SS 1LE at NOLA with stock power (around 400whp)....
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-12-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By cdrptrks
It is hard to tell the depth of the damage from...

It is hard to tell the depth of the damage from the picture but if it is more than a normal scratch/chip then the paint layering method will probably take an unreasonable amount of repeat...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-11-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By cdrptrks
The bumper covers are made of plastic not steel. ...

The bumper covers are made of plastic not steel.

I agree on layering paint base (color) coat layers over time to fill it instead of using Bondo since it is such a small area. You can also use...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-11-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,450
Posted By cdrptrks
It will likely take you over an hour just to...

It will likely take you over an hour just to scrape off all of the adhesive foam tape residue after you have the splitter off. I used a plastic razor blade and a lot of Mothers R3 spray but there...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-08-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By cdrptrks
If I leave the USB cable connected to my phone...

If I leave the USB cable connected to my phone while Android Auto is running when I turn off the car at a gas station it will start playing whatever music was going previously when I open the door...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-08-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By cdrptrks
I agree on both points. You will get better grip...

I agree on both points. You will get better grip from narrower tires that are name brand summer than you will from wider off brand cheap tires like LingLong. Off brand tires can be especially...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-07-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By cdrptrks
Looking at Frankyp209's post history he has a...

Looking at Frankyp209's post history he has a 2019 RS (max 335hp if it is the V6) dropped 1.4" on lowering springs on redline wheels currently using 275/35 front and 295/30 rear tires. I can't find...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-07-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By cdrptrks
We need some info about your Camaro to accurately...

We need some info about your Camaro to accurately advise you like trim/engine and wheel sizes front and rear and how you use it. My SS 1LE comes with 305/30/20 tires on 11" wide wheels from the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-04-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By cdrptrks
SC3s are designed for the track and don't...

SC3s are designed for the track and don't overheat too badly on track in my experience. For 20 to 45 minute sessions it can be helpful to do a cooldown lap after every 2 or 3 hot laps if really...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-02-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By cdrptrks
The leather and alcantara options available from...

The leather and alcantara options available from GM don't seem to have any padding under the material do they're not really any more comfortable than the plastic ones in my opinion.

You want...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-02-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,050
Posted By cdrptrks
I installed the BMR BK063 lockout kit with a...

I installed the BMR BK063 lockout kit with a floor jack and jackstands without removing the rear subframe and it wasn't super difficult but it also wasn't quick. I also bought and used 4 new bolts...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-01-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,821
Posted By cdrptrks
I already posted this in another thread but this...

I already posted this in another thread but this is how I pack 3 wheels in the back without removing the back seat. The passenger seat does have to go very far forward.

First pic is from the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-01-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,821
Posted By cdrptrks
Clothes go in a duffle / gym bag with a shoulder...

Clothes go in a duffle / gym bag with a shoulder strap that is flexible enough to pack inside a wheel haha. I've packed almost 2 weeks worth of clothes into the car along with 4 wheels with tires...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-31-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 154,497
Posted By cdrptrks
Interesting, thanks for sharing. I guess BCD...

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I guess BCD might just be for the window sticker and build sheet.

The front BCD rotors for the SS 1LE are reportedly 398mm instead of 390mm on the ZL1 with normal...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-31-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 154,497
Posted By cdrptrks
Note that 2022 and newer model year Camaros came...

Note that 2022 and newer model year Camaros came with copper-free brakes in Washington State and California by law which are a different part number front and rear vs. standard SS 1LE brakes. ...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-22-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,590
Posted By cdrptrks
These also look like they might be reproductions...

These also look like they might be reproductions of the original splitter or at least a similar design:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LQCZ11F

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZHZX8QR
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